Executive session taping bill receives public hearing

The Senate Committee on Government Operations heard public testimony today on SB 6109: Exempting video and audio recordings of closed executive session meetings from public inspection and copying. SB 6109 reflects a new strategy by the Attorney General and State Auditor to ensure that executive sessions aren't being misused in violations of the state's Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA). I joined State Auditor Brian Sonntag and Tim Ford, Open Government Ombudsman for the Attorney General's Office, in testifying on SB 6109 . . . READ MORE